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V723 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 176,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in the steering

Pass 4 Sep 2008 159,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 147,418 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 147,418 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in the front nearside steering

Pass 17 Sep 2005 140,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 140,005 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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V723 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V723 ELB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V723 ELB registered?

V723 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V723 ELB safe to buy?

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